Overview

The (Hons) Information Technology (Cyber Security) from Brickfields Asia College (BAC) provides exclusive access to cutting-edge technologies and defense methodologies, ensuring graduates are industry-ready to define the future of cyber security.

Career Opportunities:

The global cybersecurity talent shortage means thousands of high-paying roles remain unfilled every year. This degree prepares you for specialised positions across government, corporate, tech, and digital sectors.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Monitor and defend organisational networks from cyber threats.

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Perform authorised attacks to uncover vulnerabilities.

Security Engineer

Design, implement, and maintain secure systems and architectures.

Network Security Specialist

Protect and secure organisational networks and communication channels.

Digital Forensics Analyst

Investigate breaches and recover digital evidence.

Malware Analyst

Reverse-engineer malware to understand attack mechanisms.

Cloud Security Specialist

Secure cloud platforms, architectures, and services.

Application Security Specialist

Ensure applications are built with strong security-by-design principles.

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Analyse threat actors, patterns, and emerging risks.

Incident Response Specialist

Respond to and mitigate cyber incidents and breaches.

Security Architect

Design and oversee enterprise-wide security frameworks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity Essentials
Operating Systems
System Paradigms
User Experience Design
Cybersecurity Technical Domain: Data Security
Computer Networks & Network Security
Database Essentials & Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity Architecture
Advanced Networking
Cloud Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 13 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

STPM: Min Grade C in TWO subjects; OR
STAM: Min Jayyid in TWO subjects; OR
Matriculation/Foundation: Min CGPA 2.00; OR
Diploma (Non-Computing): CGPA 2.75 (2.50-2.74 with rigorous assessment); OR
Diploma in Computing (MQF Level 4): Min CGPA 2.50 (2.00-2.49 with assessment); OR
DKM / DVM / DLKM in Computing: Min CGPA 2.50

AND

A credit in Mathematics (SPM) or equivalent (or reinforcement Mathematics required in first semester)
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government are accepted.
English Requirements
MUET Band 3.5, or
Equivalent to CEFR High B1

Students who do not meet the requ

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21900 MYR / year

≈ 21900 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26900 MYR / year

≈ 26900 MYR / year

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Overview

Career Opportunities:

Cybersecurity Analyst

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Security Engineer

Network Security Specialist

Digital Forensics Analyst

Malware Analyst

Cloud Security Specialist

Application Security Specialist

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Incident Response Specialist

Security Architect